A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
Mucomyst Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Acetylcysteine
Mucomyst Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Acetylcysteine
SIDE EFFECTS
As a Mucolytic Agent
Adverse effects have included. stomatitis, nausea, vomiting, fever, rhinorrhea,
drowsiness, clamminess, chest tightness, and bronchoconstriction. Clinically
overt acetylcysteine induced bronchospasm occurs infrequently and unpredictably
even in patients with asthmatic bronchitis or bronchitis complicating
bronchial asthma. Acquired sensitization to acetylcysteine has been reported
rarely. Reports of sensitization in patients have not been confirmed by
patch testing. Sensitization has been confirmed in several inhalation
therapists who reported a history of dermal eruptions after frequent and
extended exposure to acetylcysteine. Reports of irritation to the tracheal
and bronchial tracts have been received and although hemoptysis has occurred
in patients receiving acetylcysteine such findings are not uncommon in
patients with bronchopulmonary disease and a causal relationship has not
been established.
As An Antidote for Acetaminophen Overdose
Oral administration of acetylcysteine, especially in the large doses
needed to treat acetaminophen overdose, may result in nausea, vomiting
and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Rash with or without mild fever has
been observed rarely.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Drug stability and safety of MUCOMYST (acetylcysteine) when mixed with
other drugs in a nebulizer have not been established.
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